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Country
Morocco
Continent
Africa
Airport
RBA
Currency
Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+0 during Ramadan)
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Airport and getting into town
A small nearby airport, and trains from the heart of town
Rabat-Salé (RBA)
Rabat-Salé Airport lies in Salé, across the Bou Regreg river, roughly ten kilometres from the centre of Rabat: Wikivoyage (FR) says 10 km, Wikivoyage (DE) 9 km and Wikipedia (DE) 12 km. According to Wikivoyage (EN) there are daily flights to Paris, Brussels and a number of Moroccan cities, but most tourists fly into Casablanca and continue by train. An AE bus links the airport with Rabat Ville and Rabat Agdal stations; white taxis at the exit quote high prices, while metered blue petits taxis cost much less, per Wikivoyage (EN). From Casablanca the train takes about 1 hour, and Tangier is 1 hour 20 away on the Al Boraq high-speed line, which stops at Rabat Agdal, according to Wikivoyage (EN, DE).
Approximate distances and durations from Wikivoyage (EN, FR, DE) and Wikipedia (DE); timetables change with the season, so check them before you travel. We do not quote fares.
Rabat has been Morocco's capital since 1956, on the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the Bou Regreg river, opposite Salé, according to Wikipedia (EN). It is the country's second largest metropolitan area after Casablanca and one of Morocco's four imperial cities. Its medina and a set of historic and modern sites are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed in 2012 according to Wikipedia (FR, ES, DE).
Wikivoyage (EN) calls it easy-going by Moroccan standards: the medina is less crowded and maze-like than those of Fez or Marrakesh, which makes it easy to explore. Population figures vary with the date and the area counted, so we do not publish one.
Landmarks
The Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, ramparts and Chellah
Rabat was founded in the 12th century by the Almohads, with the Kasbah of the Udayas dating from about 1150, according to Wikipedia (EN). The caliph al-Mansur began a vast capital and mosque in the late 12th century that was never finished: the Hassan Tower is what remains of it, per Wikipedia (EN, DE). The places below are illustrated.
The Kasbah of the Udayas
The Kasbah is the oldest part of the city: narrow streets of white and blue houses, Andalusian gardens, the Oudaias Museum in a 17th-century palace and a great view of the Atlantic, according to Wikivoyage (EN). A 12th-century stone gate marks the entrance, and entry to the Kasbah is free per Wikivoyage (EN). The Cafe Maure facing the sea is recommended by Wikivoyage (EN, ES) for mint tea.
The Bou Regreg and Salé
Rabat stands at the mouth of the Bou Regreg, opposite Salé, according to Wikipedia (EN). The view of the white town and its ramparts from the opposite bank is one of the finest in the capital. Salé, across the river, is reached by tram and has an older medina and a small Marinid madrasa, per Wikivoyage (EN).
Hassan Tower
Hassan Tower is the unfinished minaret of a 12th-century mosque that would have been among the largest in the world, according to Wikivoyage (EN) and Wikipedia (EN). Beside it stands the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, which holds King Mohammed V and Hassan II, designed by a Vietnamese architect, per Wikipedia (EN). Sources differ on its completion date, so we do not give one.
Almohad ramparts and gates
The Almohad walls and gates, including Bab er-Rouah, are among the sites cited by Wikipedia (FR, EN). Wikivoyage (EN) calls Bab er-Rouah one of the old city's best medieval gates, close to downtown and the Royal Palace.
Chellah
Chellah is a walled enclosure south of the old city: the ruins of the Roman town of Sala Colonia and a Marinid funerary complex of the 13th and 14th centuries, according to Wikipedia (EN). A large colony of storks nests there, with plenty of birdlife in spring, per Wikivoyage (EN). It is one of the quietest visits in the capital.
Medina and cathedral
The World Heritage-listed medina has a sizeable market and is less maze-like than those of Fez and Marrakesh, according to Wikivoyage (EN). Wikivoyage (EN, DE) also lists Saint Peter's Cathedral, in Art Deco style.
Museums and culture
Modern art, history and the Udayas palace
Modern and contemporary art
The Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art was inaugurated in 2014, according to Wikipedia (EN, FR), and has a permanent collection of contemporary Moroccan artists.
History and civilisations
The Museum of History and Civilisations is listed by Wikipedia (FR, DE); the Oudaias Museum, housed in a palace in the Kasbah, is mentioned by Wikivoyage (EN) and Wikipedia (ES).
Money and sites
The Currency Museum of Bank Al-Maghrib completes the offer, per Wikivoyage (EN). Some museums have closed for restoration, so check that a place is open before you go. We do not quote ticket prices.
Food and drink
Fish sandwiches, tagines and mint tea by the sea
Street food
Around the Central Market, small stalls serve fish and salad sandwiches, bowls of lubia beans or lentils, rotisserie chicken and home-made tagines, according to Wikivoyage (EN, ES).
Tea and sweets
The Cafe Maure in the Kasbah of the Udayas, facing the sea, is a stop for mint tea and sugary treats, per Wikivoyage (EN, ES). Pastries along Avenue Mohammed V are also mentioned.
Drinks
Alcohol is served mostly in European-style restaurants, hotels and a few bars, according to Wikivoyage (EN).
Getting around
On foot, by tram to Salé and in a blue petit taxi
On foot and by tram
The medina is easy to explore on foot, per Wikivoyage (EN). The Rabat-Salé tramway, the first in Morocco according to Wikipedia (EN), has two lines linking Rabat and Salé; one station is right in front of Rabat Ville station, per Wikivoyage (EN).
Taxis and buses
Blue petits taxis run on the meter, so insist on it, per Wikivoyage (EN), which advises against grands taxis in Rabat. Buses have been run by Alsa since August 2019, according to Wikipedia (FR).
Trains
Casablanca is 1 hour away, Tangier 1 hour 20 on the Al Boraq line, Fez about 2.5 hours and Marrakesh 3.5 to 4 hours, according to Wikivoyage (EN, DE) and Wikipedia (EN).
Budget and precautions
A capital considered safe, with the usual precautions
Price level
Rabat is an administrative and diplomatic capital with a wide range of hotels and restaurants. We quote no figures, since we could not confirm them against two independent open sources.
Currency and payment
The currency is the Moroccan dirham. Carry some cash for small stalls, taxis and markets.
Flights and precautions
SniperAir tracks prices to RBA and compares them with the route's history, but it does not sell or book tickets. You can also track Casablanca (CMN), from where the train reaches Rabat in about 1 hour. For entry requirements and safety advice, consult the official guidance of your departure country. Wikivoyage (EN) describes Rabat as a safe city: keep a hand on your pockets in the medina and on buses, and avoid deserted streets at night.
When to go
An Atlantic climate, cool and wet in winter
Winter (December to February)
Cool and rainy: the January average is around 12 C according to Wikipedia (ES), with highs of about 17 C per Wikipedia (EN, DE).
Spring (March to May)
Rain is still frequent early on, then mild days; May is one of the most pleasant months according to Wikipedia (ES). The storks of Chellah are active.
Summer (June to August)
Tempered by the Atlantic breeze: the August average is about 22 C according to Wikipedia (ES).
Autumn (September to November)
Mild; October, with May, is the most pleasant month to visit, with 17 to 23 C by day according to Wikipedia (ES).
Rabat has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa), with cool wet winters and summers tempered by the ocean, according to Wikipedia (FR, EN, ES). We give no rainfall total, since the sources are incomplete.
By length of stay
What to do in Rabat depending on your stay
The essentials
The Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower and the mausoleum, the medina and a tea by the sea.
Rabat and Salé
Chellah, Salé by tram, the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and the Bou Regreg waterfront.
From the capital
Casablanca in 1 hour by train, Tangier in 1 hour 20 on the high-speed line, or Fez for another medina.
In pictures
Rabat in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Rabat
How do I get from Rabat airport to the centre?
Rabat-Salé Airport is about ten kilometres away; an airport bus runs to the city's stations, and blue petits taxis run on the meter. Timetables change: check them before you travel.
When is the best time to visit Rabat?
October and May are the most pleasant months, with days of 17 to 23 C according to Wikipedia (ES). Winter is cool and wet.
Is Rabat expensive?
Prices vary with the district and the type of accommodation. We quote no figures since we could not cross-check them.
How long should I stay in Rabat?
One to two days for the Kasbah, Hassan Tower and the medina; three days with Chellah and Salé.
How do I get around Rabat?
On foot in the centre, by tram to Salé and in a blue petit taxi with the meter on; the train reaches Casablanca in about 1 hour.
What should I eat in Rabat?
Fish sandwiches and tagines from the small stalls near the Central Market, and mint tea with pastries at the Cafe Maure in the Kasbah.
How much does a flight to Rabat usually cost?
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